Want to get to know the community a little better? Joining classes, programs and events at Mernda Neighbourhood House is a great way to meet people while also getting something of value for yourself. Learn more about some of our programs including Repair Café, Women’s Shed, Community Lunch, or enrol in a class…come and have a try. Learn new skills, meet others and see where the journey takes you!

Adults' Classes

Mernda Gardening Group

Coming soon...

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
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English Conversation Class (Prace)

Come and join our lively English Conversation Classes and meet amazing people from your local community. These classes are delivered by experienced teachers from Prace. Learn everyday English to help you reach your personal, professional and social goals better.

Every Thursday 9:30 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Sewing for Employment (Learn Local)

Have you ever wanted to make or mend clothes or other things with a thread and needle but didn’t know how? At our newly-launched Sewing classes you can not only gain sewing skills, but also set up a small business as an employment pathway. This helps create employment opportunities and also presents a forum to bond with many like-minded stitching enthusiasts in the community.
Michelle Patching contact details: mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au and 0484 716 735

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
$50 per term
register

Woodwork For Women Autumn Program (Lean Local)

Would you like to learn some basic Woodwork skills?
Come and join us for this Autumn program!

The Autumn program based at our Community Shed facility will teach beginners how to do all of this and more.

Michelle Patching contact details:
mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au and 0484 716 735

Every Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm during school terms​
$50 per term
register

Wood Work (Learn Local)

Are you looking for a chance to learn woodworking skills, get the hang of using power tools safely, understand joinery skills or create bespoke products? The Wood Work program based at our Community Shed facility will teach beginners how to do all of this and more.
Michelle Patching contact details: mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au and 0484 716 735

Every Thursday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
$50 per term
register

Sister Woodwork (For indigenous Women)

Learn how to use tools and make creative things out of wood.
A fun, skills building program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Please contact Rita for more details
ph: 0499 747 852  
email: rhippi@whittleseacc.org.au


Every Wednesday 10 am – 12:30 pm during school terms​
Free

Kids' Classes

Art for Kids (Age 8-12)

This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room.

More information, please contact Soo soochuart@gmail.com

Every Monday & Tuesday 4 pm – 5 pm during school terms​
$130 for 8 sessions ($18 for a trial)
register

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Free
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Programs

Mernda Repair Café

Have something you love that isn't working and needs repairing? Bring it over to Mernda Repair Café and let our skilled repairers do the fixing. This free service is open once a month on Saturdays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please check the dates and availability of repairers on our website.

Saturday (10am – 2pm) Once a month
 
24 February , 23 March, 20 April, 25 May, 22 June, 27 July,
24 August, 14 September, 26 October, 16 November,
7 December​
Free

Community Lunch program

Once every month, one of our community members takes the lead and cooks lunch, presenting a perfect opportunity to bond over a delicious meal whilst relishing it. Join us at our free community lunch at the Uniting Church Town Hall and learn about the cultural heritage behind each cuisine.

Once a month (Friday)
Free
register

Coming soon

Coming soon

TBC
Free
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Want to get to know the community a little better? Joining classes, programs and events at Mernda Community House is a great way to meet people while also getting something of value for yourself. The best part? Most of what we offer is free for you to participate! We do the work behind the scenes to find funding to deliver our programs to you. It is part of our efforts to make as much of what we do accessible and affordable to everyone in our local community.

Adults' Classes

Sustainable Gardening (Learn Local)

If you love gardening, whether it is sharing your gardening know-how or learning from others, our Community Garden and Sustainable Gardening class is for you! In this class you will get your hands dirty in your outdoor classroom - our garden, and learn from knowledge able teachers and students alike.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
$50 per Term
register

English Conversation Class (Prace)

Come and join our lively English Conversation Classes and meet amazing people from your local community. These classes are delivered by experienced teachers from Prace. Learn everyday English to help you reach your personal, professional and social goals better

Every Thursday 9:30 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Sewing for employment pathway (Learn Local)

Have you ever wanted to make or mend clothes or other things with a thread and needle but didn’t know how? At our newly-launched Sewing classes you can not only gain sewing skills, but also set up a small business as an employment pathway. This helps create employment opportunities and also presents a forum to bond with many like-minded stitching enthusiasts in the community.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Women's* Shed

Gather your gal pals and join us at the exclusive Women’s Shed to unleash your inner carpenter/handy person/tiller/and more! Learn how to use hand and power tools, work with wood and other materials, know the inside out of simple fix-it jobs while in the company of other budding handywomen. The Shed is filled with the sounds of hammers, sawing and, of course, laughter.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Wood Work (Learn Local)

Are you looking for a chance to learn woodworking skills, get the hang of using power tools safely, understand joinery skills or create bespoke products? The Wood Work program based at our Community Shed facility will teach beginners how to do all of this and more.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Art for Kids

This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room every Friday between 4:00pm - 5:00pm during school terms.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Community Lunch program

Once every month, one of our community members takes the lead and cooks lunch, presenting a perfect opportunity to bond over a delicious meal whilst relishing it. Join us at our free community lunch at the Uniting Church Town Hall and learn about the cultural heritage behind each cuisine.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Mernda Repair Café

Have something you love that isn't working and needs repairing? Bring it over to Mernda Repair Café and let our skilled repairers do the fixing. This free service is open once a month on Saturdays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please check the dates and availability of repairers on our website.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Kids' Classes

Art for Kids

This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room every Friday between 4:00pm - 5:00pm during school terms.

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

Programs

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

What's On

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register

The Hive Craft Group

The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!

Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm during school terms​
Free
register
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